1. Colossians 1 & 2 Christ at the Core
Jonathan Henrichsen

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Overview:
Colossae
Timing
Author
Purpose
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Portrait of Christ
The Image of the Invisible God1
The Firstborn of All Creation2
All Things Created By, Through & For Him
Before All Things
1 Heb 4:15
2 Phil 2:10-11
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Portrait of Christ
In Him, All Things Hold Together
Head of the Body/Church3
Firstborn From the Dead
Preeminent in EVERYTHING4
3 John 14:21
4 Isa 43:7
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Portrait of Christ
In Him, All the Fullness of God is Pleased to Dwell
Through Him, We Are Reconciled to Him5
5 Heb 9:22; Rom 8:18-23
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Portrait of Christ
Application:
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Romans 11:36
6 Matt 7:22-23
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Final Notes on Chapter 1
Reconciliation - Before: After:
1:24 - Filling up what’s lacking in Christ’s afflictions?
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8. Colossae False Teaching
Plausible arguments that were nevertheless delusional, v4
Philosophy
Empty deceit
According to human tradition
According to elemental spirits of the world, v8
Questions of food and drink
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9. Colossae False Teaching
Questions of festivals, new moons and Sabbaths, v16
Asceticism (also in v23)
Worship of angels
Visions
Puffed up without reason by sensuous minds, v18
Worldly regulations: do not handle, do not taste, do not touch, v21
According to human precepts and teachings, v22
Promoting self-made religion
Severity to the body, v23
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10. Colossae False Teaching
Conclusions & Parallels:
Based on human wisdom7
Mysticism
Jewish law and traditions
Legalism
7 1 Cor 1:18-25
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Legalism
What is the appeal of legalism?
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False Teaching Today
What are some examples of false teaching you see in the Church today?
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2 Cor 4:17-18
Luke 12:5
Matt 12:36
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